Micheongol Recreational Forest (국립 미천골자연휴양림)

18.6Km 2025-08-18

115 Micheongol-gil, Seo-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do

This recreational forest is located at the foot of Guryongnyeong Pass, which connects Yangyang-gun with Hongcheon-gun, along Micheongol Valley. This 12 km-long valley creates waterfalls throughout the forest, both small and large, and feeds many varieties of trees including birch, ash, maple sap, and dogwood. In addition to the Forest Cultural Rest Center, campground, and auto campground, the forest also includes a historic site, a Silla-era Seollimwon Temple Site. Seollimwon Temple was a Seon (Zen) Buddhist temple complex built during the Unified Silla period, and the site of Treasures like the “Three-story Stone Pagoda at Seollimwon Temple Site, Yangyang.” Many forest-themed experience programs are available in the recreational forest: “Forest Education, Forest Guided Tour,” which brings one closer to the nature in the forest, and “A Beautiful Trip in Person,” which offers members of marginalized communities a chance to connect with nature, are the examples of such programs. There is a 6.2 km-long (round-trip) mountain trekking road in the forest, and a 12 km-long forest road (round-trip) that takes one from Complex 3 of the Forest House to Bulbaragi Mineral Spring.

INART Pyeongchang (이나트(INART) 평창)

18.6Km 2025-12-31

787 Olympic-ro, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

INART Pyeongchang is a permanent immersive media art exhibition venue opened in September 2025. Located within Mona Yongpyong Resort at the foothills of Balwangsan Mountain, the 4,000-square-meter media art space has been designed to present 16 diverse media art installations across 13 distinct zones. Conceived as an artistic space where light and imagination come together to awaken the senses, the exhibition features media art enhanced by sound and scent, inviting visitors into a richly sensory experience. From interactive exhibitions designed for leisurely exploration to quiet spaces for deep immersion, visitors embark on a shimmering artistic journey shaped by themes of discovery, magic, and the light of nature.

Daegwallyeong Special Tourist Zone (대관령 관광특구)

18.8Km 2022-11-08

Hoengseong-gun, Pyeongchang-gun, Donghae-si, Samcheok-si & Gangneung-si in Gangwon-do
+82-33-330-2799

The Daegwallyeong Special Tourist Zone is made up of five cities and counties in Gangwon-do, including Pyeongchang-gun, which hosted the 2018 Winter Olympics. Blessed with picturesque highland scenery, the Daegwallyeong Special Tourist Zone includes Gangneung, Donghae, Samcheok, Hoengseong and Pyeongchang.

Gangneung is located the nearest to Daegwallyeong. Famous attractions in Gangneung include Gyeongpoho Lake and Gyeongpodae Pavilion. Two of Gangneung’s historic villas, Ojukheon House and Seongyojang House, have been beautifully maintained for centuries.

Donghae’s two ports, Donghaehang Port and Mukhohang Port, are always buzzing with the energy of coastal life. Donghaehang Port is a base for the distribution of materials, industrial development, and trade. Cruise ferries take passengers to Russia and Japan. Meanwhile, ferries going to Ulleungdo Island depart from Mukhohang Port, which is located near Mukho Lighthouse and the Bukpyeong Fifth-day Market.

Samcheok is a coastal city in the southernmost part of Gangwon-do. With National Road No. 7 at the center, Samcheok is bordered by Donghae to the north and Uljin to the south. Hwanseongul Cave, the biggest limestone cave in Korea, and Daegeumgul Cave are some of the city’s major attractions.

Hoengseong is famous for its local hanu (Korean beef) and the diverse agricultural experience programs the county offers. The lush forests and the road with a scenic view of Taegisan Mountain attract many tourists.

Located 700 meters above sea level, Pyeongchang is home to many ski resorts, making it a major destination for winter sports.

[Daegwallyeong Special Tourist Zone]
Areas included
- Areas around Hoengseong, Pyeongchang, Gangneung, Donghae, and Samcheok in Gangwon-do

Total area: 428.3 ㎢
- Gangneung 90.4 ㎢, Donghae 48.4 ㎢, Samcheok 11.3 ㎢, Hoengseong 63.5 ㎢, Pyeongchang 214.7 ㎢

Tourist attractions
- Yongpyong Resort, Alpensia Resort, Phoenix Pyeongchang, Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm, Donghaehang Port, Mukhohang Port, Seongyojang House, Cheongokdonggul Cave, etc.

Yongpyong Resort Greenpia Condominium (용평리조트 그린피아콘도)

18.8Km 2025-03-16

715, Olympic-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

Yongpyong Resort Greenpia Condominium features a perfect resting area with an eco-friendly interior design based on a Bohemian-style concept. The stunning mountain scenery can be enjoyed from the guest rooms. Yongpyong Resort is well harmonized with the natural surroundings and is especially popular during winter.

Yongpyong Ski Resort (용평리조트 스키장)

18.8Km 2023-12-22

Yongsan-ri, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

Yongpyong Resort is situated at the center of Korea’s Baekdudaegan Mountain Range, and sees an average of 250 centimeters of snowfall per season, which makes for excellent skiing conditions. Not only that, the resort’s enormous 17,000,000 square meter complex includes a 45-hole golf course, gondolas, swimming pool, and other facilities. This all-season recreational complex allows visitors to escape from daily life and relax.

Yongpyong Resort has impressive ski slopes, including the popular Rainbow Slopes, and offers excellent facilities for skiers. The resort's Dragon Plaza offers a variety of services for skiers and snowboarders.

Yongpyong Resort has hosted a number of international competitions, including the World Cup Ski Competition and the Asian Winter Games. It is consequently one of the most popular ski resorts in Korea, and is frequented by many tourists.

Yongpyong Resort Villa Condo (용평리조트 빌라콘도)

19.2Km 2025-03-16

715, Olympic-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-1588-0009

Yongpyong Resort Villa Condo is a villa-style condominium overlooking the slopes, perfect for family visitors. Nestled at the foot of Balwangsan Mountain, it features stunning natural scenery, just like a private villa. It houses individual accommodation facilities with individual parking lots as well as access to the beautiful ski slopes.

Yongpyong Water Park (용평워터파크 )

19.6Km 2025-08-20

715 Olympic-ro, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-335-5757

Peak Island, located across from the public golf clubhouse at Yongpyong Resort, offers enjoyment throughout all four seasons. With a total space of 12,806 square meters, Peak Island has one basement floor and four above-ground floors that can host up to 3,500 people at the same time. The basement floor has spa facilities designed like a club house for golfers to enjoy after a round of golf. The first floor is the entrance, second floor is the lockers, third floor has a spa, wave pool and other attractions, and the fourth floor is the jjimjilbang (Korean sauna). Outdoor facilities include Finnish sauna and other theme attractions.

Balwangsan Cable Car (발왕산 관광케이블카)

19.6Km 2024-07-18

715 Olympic-ro, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

Equipped with 100 eight-passenger cabins, Balwangsan Cable Car is a 7.4-kilometer-long cable car that ensures a swift and safe ride. Departing from the Dragon Plaza Platform to reach the Dragon Castle Platform at the summit of Balwangsan Mountain, it offers the longest cable car ride in Korea. The ride takes about 18 minutes and makes one feel as if they are soaring through the sky at 1,458 meters above ground. The cable car is subject to be out of operation in adverse weather conditions, so visitors are advised to check in advance.

Yongpyong Golf Club (용평 골프클럽)

19.9Km 2022-12-29

715, Olympic-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-1522-3111

Yongpyong Golf Club offers the best private golf course in the nation, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. who is a famous golf course designer. Each hole has fantastic scenery and varied course changes. Yongpyong Golf Club is a desired golf course among golfers as all the courses are built with Western grass which has excellent texture and greenery tones. Also, the difference between highs and lows is about 70 meters, which is considered the proper amount.

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